Business Operations Specialist

Overview

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Location : Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq). Reports to : Senior Director, Operations. Business Unit : Technology Solutions, SMS.

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations. This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support : Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
• Progress Chasing : Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Financial Analysis : Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
• Business Metrics : Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
• Presentation Development : Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
• Business Development : Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
• Travel & Site Engagement : Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.

Preferred Qualifications Education, Experience, & Skills

What’s On Offer To The Successful Candidate

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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